L’Allemagne et les afro-américains : des interactions méconnues

Globalization has profoundly transformed the humanities and social sciences, compelling these disciplines to rethink their theoretical and methodological frameworks in light of global cultural and political interdependencies. In this context, the study of relations between Germany and Black America reveals complex historical dynamics, major political stakes, and significant cultural transformations. This article explores transatlantic interactions through an interdisciplinary approach, highlighting intellectual exchanges, identity representations, and contemporary debates. By examining German studies from a globalized perspective, it addresses the new challenges and opportunities related to integrating voices and narratives that are often marginalized in the analysis of international and cultural relations. Drawing on a diverse corpus comprising diplomatic archives, Afro-American literary texts translated into German, and scholarly articles from both cultural spheres, this study employs a comparative and historical approach to examine the modes of circulation and resonance of identity representations within the transatlantic space.